I find it interesting that in reading an article about grapvine communication, the 'roumour mill' or the subject of gossip is raised... how could it not? Looking at the pictute on the right... nutrient feeds from the stem through to the tip of each branch... but how does it get there and when it arrives is it in the same condition as when it started the journey? The truth is... the closer a branch is to the vine, the greater the fruit! It is the same for communication... My senior pastor would like to pass information on.... He would speak with his PA... who in turn would send it on or delegate the job to the administrator.. who would... send out a flyer or send off an e-mail. She may even send it to those who are leaders and they in turn, will pass along the message. Then, Sunday rolls around... did everyone get the message the senior Pastor wanted everyone to know? I think there are several common complaints of grapevine communication:
1. The info (nutrient) just doesnt arrive to the intended people.
2. The info arrives... just missing some detail, or even, the addition of some!
3. The info arrives... with extras... pests.... in the name of 'opinion'... what if a leader gets the info but doesnt like what he or she hears... then passes the info along... can you expcect that the info communicated is free from their opinion? This is is the most dangerous because it can cause an avalanche of unhappy people... Ive seen it more than once.
BUT... I also think the grapevine way to communicate can be harnessed. An interesting fact about a grapevine (a real one!) is that in order for all branches to be fed...it must be in full sunlight. So, by that standard.... there should also be some kind of open forum of communication occuring alongside grapevine communication, so that any romour, opinion, incorrect info... can be dealt with quickly.
The grapevine DEPENDS on the SON (sun)
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